J.I.D

J.I.D

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Introduction

Destin Route (born October 31, 1990), better known by his stage name J.I.D, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He is signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records. He released his first EP, DiCaprio, on January 26, 2015. His debut album, The Never Story, was released on March 10, 2017.

Musical career

2017-present: Signing to Dreamville and The Never Story

On February 20, 2017, it was announced that he had signed to J. Cole's Dreamville label (a connection made with the rapper via J.I.D's part in the 2014 tour with Bas and Cole's friend and producer Cedric Brown), which released the single "Never". The full-length album, The Never Story was released on March 10, 2017.

Artistry

Influence

Growing up, J.I.D's first connection with music was through his parents' collection of classic funk and soul LPs. He names Sly and the Family Stone, D'Angelo, Wu-Tang Clan, Little Dragon, and boom-bap, New York hip hop as his biggest influences.

Discography

Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
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The Never Story
  • Released: March 10, 2017
  • Label: Dreamville Records, Interscope Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

Title Album details
DiCaprio
  • Released: January 26, 2015
  • Format: Digital Download

Compilation albums

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Bears Like This Too Much
(with Spillage Village)
  • Released: December 2, 2016
  • Label: Spillage Village
  • Format: CD, digital download
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.